“I Remain Grateful To Akwe Doma For Fatherly Advise”

Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has said, he would remain grateful to the former Governor Aliyu Akwe Doma, who died recently, for his fatherly advice, support and loyalty to him as a Governor and his government.

Governor Almakura, stated this while on a condolence visit to the Andoma of Doma, Alhaji Aliyu Ogah Onawo and the deceased family in Doma.

A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Musa Elayo, said Al-Makura, during the visit described the death of the former Governor, as a monumental loss not only to the people of Doma, but to the people of Nasarawa State and Nigeria at large.

He called on all and sundry to emulate the good virtues, leadership qualities and patriotism exhibited by late Aliyu Akwe Doma.

“Akwe Doma contributed immensely to the development of Nasarawa State when he played a significant role during the struggle for its creation”

“I pray that Almighty Allah would grant his gentle soul rest and the deceased family, Doma traditional council the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss” he said.

Responding, the Andoma of Doma, Alhaji Aliyu Ogah Onawo, thanked Governor Al-Makura, for the support and assistance rendered to the deceased family before and after his death, as according to the royal
father, it would remain indelible in the minds of the people of Doma.